Driver Merchandiser

Coke Florida Careers • Big Pine Key, FL

4d

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is hiring a Driver Merchandiser based out of its Florida Keys location. The role delivers and/or unloads products at customer locations on designated routes and stocks beverage products on shelves, displays, and in coolers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 a.m. and continuing until the work is finished.

The position combines commercial driving, product delivery, merchandising, customer account settlement, and use of mobile and fleet-management technology. The work is highly physical and includes repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, and walking. Employees must comply with company policies and applicable regulations, and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid Commercial Class A driver's license.
• Must have no major moving violations in the preceding three years; driving records, including minor violations, are evaluated under company guidelines.
• At least 1 year of general work experience is required.
• Ability to operate a hand truck and powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certification.
• Familiarity with Department of Transportation regulations.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation physical and/or have a valid DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to operate a manual-transmission vehicle.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching above the head, at the waist and below the knees, and bending at the knees.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment, such as a pallet jack or hand truck, containing product loads for at least 100 yards without assistance.
• Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
• Ability to read information in small, medium, and large print.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours and up to 10 hours during the workday.
• Ability to walk for at least 4 hours during the workday.
• Ability to work frequently in a hot, humid indoor environment.
• Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Customer service and cash-handling experience preferred.
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience is a plus.
• HazMat endorsement may be required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned routes and deliver pre-ordered products to customer accounts.
• Check the accuracy and stability of the load.
• Unload and deliver products to customers.
• Merchandise, display, rotate, and stock products according to company standards.
• Invoice customers and collect monies due.
• Pick up company property and secure company assets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Settle all accounts daily.
• Use smartphone technology to handle customer orders and invoicing.
• Use electronic logging systems and fleet-management technology.
• Follow routing software guidance.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time associates may participate in Total Wellness Programs, including health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation pay.
• 10 company-paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed